KIA Niro: Rear Shock Absorber Repair procedures
Kia Niro - First generation - (DE) (2017-2022) - Service and Repair Manual / Suspension System / Rear Suspension System / Rear Shock Absorber Repair procedures
Rear Suspension System / Components And Components Location
- Stabilizer bar
- Rear sub frame
- Rear upper arm
- Rear shock absorber
- Rear axle
- Assist arm
- Trailing arm
- Coil spring
Rear Shock Absorber Repair procedures
Removal
- Disconnect the battery negative cable.
- Remove the wheel nuts and tire.
Tightening torque: 107.9 - 127.5 N*m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf*m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb*ft)
Warning
Be careful not to damage the wheel nuts when removing the wheel and tire.
- Loosen the rear shock absorber bolts (A).
Tightening torque: 58.8 - 73.5 N*m (6.0 - 7.5 kgf*m, 43.4 - 54.2 lb*ft)
- Loosen the nut (A) and then remove the rear shock absorber.
Tightening torque: 98.0 - 117.6 N*m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf*m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb*ft)
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Disassembly
- Remove the insulator cap (A).
- Loosen the lock nut (A).
- Install in the reverse order of removal
Inspection
- Check the rubber parts for wear and deterioration.
- Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.
Disposal
- Fully extend the piston rod.
- Drill a hole on the (A) section to remove gas from the cylinder.
Notice
The gas released is harmless but be careful of chips that may stir up from drilling.
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Rear Lower and Upper Arm Repair procedures
Removal
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Remove the wheel and tire.
Tightening torque: 107.9 - 127.5 N*m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf*m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb*ft)
Warning
Be careful not to damage the wheel nuts when removing the wheel and tire
Rear Stabilizer Bar Repair procedures
Removal
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Remove the wheel and tire.
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N*m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf*m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb*ft)
Warning
Be careful not to damage the wheel nuts when removing the wheel and
tire.
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Vehicle Stabilization
Use standard stabilization (cribbing) points, as shown beside. Always be sure
to connect to a structural member of the vehicle and
avoid placing cribbing under high voltage cables, fuel lines and other areas not
normally considered acceptable.
If the engine overheats (Kia NIRO Hybrid)
INFORMATION
When the temperature gauge indicates
overheating, loss of power or a loud
pinging, knocking noise will occur, being
the engine too hot.
Cooling down the vehicle
Operation
Stop the vehicle to a safe place.
Turn the hazard warni
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